Ruby-eyed Buddha is called "Padamya-myet Shin" in Burmese. It is one of the ninewonders of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. [padamya = ruby; myet = eye;shin = Lord or Venerable] Please click on the following link.

"Padamya-myet Shin" is also called "Tawagu Wish-Fulfilling Buddha." It is called"Tawagu" because it was built in a small "cave" in the upper terrace of thepagoda. Women are not allowed to go up; they can worship only throughshort-circuit television. Even for men, one must have a pass issued by theOffice of Pagoda Trustees. Even with the pass, one is allowed to go up only onSaturdays and Sundays and religious holidays. It is famous as "Wish-Fulfilling"so much so that, it is said that, in the days of Myanmar Kings, the King forbadehis sons to worship this Buddha, because they might pray for their success andfight with each other for the throne.

There is a small enclosure built in front of the Buddha, which is enough forabout 30 people sitting crossed-legged on the floor in four rows. The front rowis reserved for the monks. As the Buddha is in a small cave, only people in themiddle can see the Buddha. When I went up there, I had to wait for a long timeto get into the middle. Some people sit there and meditate for a very long time,or say prayers silently with the prayer beads. There is no queue system, so itis very difficult to get to the middle to see the Buddha.